Old City of Bern

Bern

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Bundeshaus which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and a sunset
Bundeshaus
Berner Munster

Popular places to visit

Bundeshaus showing an administrative building, a square or plaza and a sunset

Federal Palace

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.

Federal Palace
Berner Munster

Berner Munster

4/5(13 reviews)

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

Berner Munster
Clock Tower

Theater am Zytglogge

Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
Bern Art Museum

Bern Art Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.

Bern Art Museum
Nydeggbrucke

Nydeggbrucke

You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Nydeggbrucke
Bern

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Things to do

Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

S$219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

S$39
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

S$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

S$144
per adult
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group
From Zurich: 8-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging

From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging

S$2,807
per adult
From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

S$187
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"Great hotel for families. Especially with the community kitchen and game room."

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2025

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NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is S$306 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$306
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (918 reviews)
Bern Visit
"The property is a short walk from the bus and train stations and very convenient to the old city. My stay was not very long but the hotel offered a free drink if I did not require additional housekeeping, which I felt was a great perk. The restaurant looked busy during business hours. The front desk ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun, 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$317 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$317
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (774 reviews)
"The rooms are small but fine for a short stay. There aren't any amenities and they don't offer breakfast but the location was convenient with a lot nearby."

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is S$471 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
S$471
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
Center of Bern
"Centrally located. They even parked our car, thank goodness since the train station next door is really busy."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is S$289 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$289
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (945 reviews)
"Nice location clean and perfect for an overnight stop."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Prison Tower (Kafigturm).

Gelbes Quartier
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Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
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Weisses Quartier

Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

Rotes Quartier
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Matte

If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.

Matte
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Monbijou

4/5(5 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Federal Palace and Bern Clock Tower.

Monbijou

Old City of Bern